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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 912.98 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 912.98 and 300.42 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 912.98 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/912.98 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 912.98 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 274,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,278.20/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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